Job Vacancies at SHIFT Nigeria

Reports to: The Administrative Executive

Summary

• The Administrative Assistant Volunteer will support the Administrative Executives to perform a range of administrative and office support functions for SHIFT Nigeria to facilitate the efficient operations of the organization.

Job Responsibilities

• Handle incoming phone calls and written correspondence, providing prompt responses and forwarding to appropriate staff member where necessary.
• Perform general clerical duties including photocopying, fax and mailing
• Handle requests for information and data and follow up with appropriate staff member.
• Schedule and coordinate meetings, appointments and travel arrangements for staff members.
• Manage office supply inventories and coordinate maintenance of office equipment.
• Assist the Executives in the management and administration of related contracts and project designations.
• Ensure staff are notified in a timely manner of upcoming deadlines and events.
• Assist in the development and maintenance of job descriptions and evaluations.
• Assist with volunteer and outreach coordination as required.

Job Requirements

• Excellent organizational, written and verbal skills.
• Detail oriented and committed to meeting deadlines.
• Good interpersonal skills.
• Works well independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to adapt to shifting priorities and manage multiple deadlines.
• Ability to problem-solve in a fast paced work environment.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office programs, including Outlook, Word, and Excel.
• Must be dependable and punctual.

The Communications Volunteer will gain

• Hands-on experience with administrative role in a professional environment.
• Improved writing, reporting and project management skills
• Structured learning throughout placement and job shadowing with a mentor.
• Training opportunities.

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Summary

• The field Volunteer will assist the SHIFT Nigeria Supported Candidates to oversee and coordinate political activities and campaigns as well as fundraising.

Job Responsibilities

• Build a rapport with the volunteers on behalf of the political campaign and candidate.
• Planning and executing campaigns strategies by studying demographics to best represent an area/region.
• Oversee press releases and publications to make people aware of the campaign.
• Assist in preparing campaign materials like notices, flyers, brochures.
• Monitor campaigns to see if the goals are being achieved.
• Organize events and local outreach, plan and organize outreach activities such as campaigns, public events, community meetings, etc for candidates awareness.
• Coordinate and develop campaign activities.
• Address campaign issues and concerns in a timely manner.
• Initiate media outreach communications.
• Engage actively in networking with public officials for public outreach communications.
• Participate in committee meetings and conferences.
• Monitor campaign activities closely in collaboration with Managers to ensure campaign goals.

Job Requirements

• Strong communication and motivational skills, work ethic, and passion for community empowerment and political reform are essential.
• Ability to work within a team, have proven leadership ability and experience handling a lot of responsibility.
• Strong self-direction and the ability to take initiative are also necessary qualifications.
• Ability to motivate volunteers to reach goals.
• Ability to spend long hours on the phone and canvassing.
• Ability to adapt quickly and accomplish goals as set forth by the campaign.
• Results-oriented, dependable, and proactive.
• Ability and willingness to maintain confidentiality.

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Job Description

• The data analyst volunteer will support the SHIFT Digital team in areas of data collection, evaluation, research, narrative reports and recommendations

Job Responsibilities

• Assist in Collecting, interpreting, and summarizing data in preparation for analysis.
• Maintains appropriate records of data.
• Identify requirements and provide specialized reports and analysis.
• Identify and resolve data quality issues using appropriate analysis techniques.
• Assist in Data validation and verification.
• Build and maintain relationships with key contacts.

Job Requirements

• Ability to design and implement systems necessary to collect, maintain, and analyze data.
• Ability to gather and analyze statistical data and generate reports.
• Records maintenance skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both oral and written.
• Ability to prepare research reports and proposals.
• Ability to utilize statistical computer software.
• Proven ability to work well within a team environment without the need for close supervision.
• Proven ability to work well within a team environment without the need for close supervision.

Skills:

• A numeric background with knowledge of analytical techniques.
• Records maintenance skills.
• A high level of creativity, drive, innovation and initiative – a self-starter.
• Experience in using analytical and reporting tools including Microsoft Excel.
• Experience working with SAS,SPSS or any other tools (Added advantage).

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Job Description

• The Communications Volunteer will support the communications team across a variety of areas of communications including digital, social media design and content.

Job Responsibilities

• Working as part of our communications team and supporting staffs in delivering communications.
• Support the communications team with materials for our social media platforms and assist with updating information.
• Assist in monitoring social media activities and expand online network.
• Helping to generate content for SHIFT Nigeria social media channels.
• Supporting campaigns, marketing, events and fundraising activities.
• Assist in compiling and editing e-newsletters.

Job Requirements

• Interest in the field of communications and knowledge of different communications channels.
• Familiarity with and enthusiasm for using digital communications platforms in a professional manner, and confidence handling digital files.
• Experience of working or volunteering in communications or administration position.
• Interest in working in a not-for-profit environment
• Interest in politics and current affairs.

Skills:

• Excellent verbal and written English, with strong interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work as part of a team as well as independently.
• Computer literate with the ability to learn different digital tools and platforms.
• Strong organisational skills including developing and maintaining administrative systems.
• Ability to meet deadlines, problem-solve, prioritize tasks and work well under pressure.
• Accuracy and attention to detail.

Benefits
The Communications Volunteer will gain:

• Hands-on experience with communications and events planning in a professional environment.
• Improved writing skills for web, social media and press.
• Structured learning throughout placement and job shadowing with a mentor.
• Training opportunities.

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Reports to: Civic Engagement Associate

Summary

• The Volunteer Field Organizer will support the Network team to oversee, coordinate field activities especially with regards to resources and volunteers.

Job Responsibilities

• Assist in planning and organizing outreach activities such as campaigns, public events, community meetings, etc for project awareness.
• Assist in coordinating and developing campaign activities.
• Supervise and guide campaign committees.
• Identify volunteers and select leaders for running campaigns.
• Establish a strong networking with media for public education.
• Address campaign issues and concerns in a timely manner.
• Assist in networking with public officials for public outreach communications.
• Monitor campaign activities closely in collaboration with staffs to ensure campaign goals are achieved.
• Facilitate the development of campaign materials such as displays, fliers, notices, brochures, etc.
• Assist in developing strategic partnerships with key community-based organizations working in diverse communities.

Job Requirements

• Strong communication and motivational skills, work ethic, and passion for community empowerment and political reform are essential.
• Candidates must be able to work within a team, have proven leadership ability and experience handling a lot of responsibility.
• Strong self-direction and the ability to take initiative are also necessary qualifications.
• Previous organizing experience is a plus.
• A history of working collaboratively and successfully with people and organizations from diverse racial and ethnic backgrounds and a broad range of ideological positions and religious views.
• Knowledge of the opportunities and challenges of building and working in large, diverse coalitions.

Skills:

• Exceptional interpersonal skills.
• Superb organization skills; detail-oriented with strong follow-through and the ability to meet tight deadlines.
• Creative, results-oriented, self-starting, and willing to learn. Strong task and time management skills.

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Reports to: Policy Associate

Summary

• The Volunteer Policy Analyst will support the policy team to influence political and social events as well as raise public awareness on different issues.
• This would involve conducting research, analyzing policies and report on findings.

Job Responsibilities

• To assist in reviewing and evaluating policies and legislation to determine the benefits and impact of any changes that may occur.
• To liaise with stakeholders to determine the needs, concerns, and viewpoints of documents, and to understand what the goals are of a project.
• To make research and report on both quantitative and qualitative data, analyzing it for any trends or important information that may be useful in formulating new policies.
• To examine the effects of current policies.
• To formulate reports which condense and summarize information.

Job Requirements

• Ability to analyze data from different perspectives.
• Ability to work as part of a team on projects.
• Excellent analytical and critical thinking skills
• Integrity and morality
• Outstanding writing skills and ability to report on research findings clearly
• Ability to track national trends and political currents in Nigeria and across the globe.